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Today is Vietnam Peace Day, a moment to pause and think about what war leaves behind—and who carries those impacts long after the fighting ends.

The Vietnam War changed countless lives. Some people came home with visible and invisible disabilities.
January 27, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Today, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we pause to remember the six million Jewish lives lost in the Holocaust and the millions of others persecuted by the Nazi regime—including people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
January 27, 2026 at 7:33 PM
National Codependency Awareness Month

This month, we’re talking about codependency—and why it matters in the disability community.
January 24, 2026 at 6:11 PM
💙Self-Love Month is for EVERY body and EVERY mind💙

For people with developmental disabilities, self-love isn’t about perfection—it’s about honoring who you are, just as you are. It’s about celebrating strengths, respecting needs, and knowing your voice matters.
January 22, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Today is International Day of Acceptance💙

Acceptance means recognizing people with developmental disabilities as whole, capable individuals—each with their own strengths, voices, and dreams.
January 20, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — a leader who challenged our nation to confront injustice, dismantle barriers, and recognize the dignity and worth of every human being.

Dr. King’s vision of equality and belonging speaks powerfully to the disability community.
January 19, 2026 at 11:09 PM
National Braille Literacy Month is a reminder that literacy should be accessible to everyone.

For people with developmental disabilities who are blind or have low vision, Braille is more than a reading tool—it’s a pathway to independence, communication, and self-expression.
January 19, 2026 at 4:36 AM
People On the Go Maryland — Announcement Farewell and Congratulations to James Orman

People On the Go Maryland is a statewide self-advocacy organization run for and by people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
January 16, 2026 at 7:08 PM
💜Paget’s Awareness Day💜

Today, we stand in support of people living with Paget’s disease of bone and recognize how bone health, mobility, and chronic pain can deeply affect quality of life.
January 12, 2026 at 1:02 AM
🎉 Happy New Year! 🎉

As we step into a new year, we’re thinking about the incredible people at the heart of our community—people with developmental disabilities who show up every day with resilience, humor, creativity, and heart.
December 31, 2025 at 6:24 PM
On Kwanzaa, we honor the seven principles—unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith—values that guide our advocacy and reflect our shared humanity.✨🕯️
December 26, 2025 at 8:23 PM
This Christmas, we celebrate more than traditions—we celebrate people. 🎄✨

For individuals with developmental disabilities, the holidays can be a time of joy, connection, and belonging when communities are inclusive and supportive.
December 24, 2025 at 8:01 PM
As the last candle on the menorah is lit this Hanukkah, we honor the power of hope, resilience, and community. 🕎✨

For people with developmental disabilities, belonging and inclusion don’t happen by chance—they’re built through understanding, accessibility, and support.
December 23, 2025 at 1:01 AM
🍁Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at People On The Go Maryland!🍁

As we gather with loved ones today, we’re especially grateful for the people with developmental disabilities who enrich our communities in so many meaningful ways.
November 27, 2025 at 3:26 PM
💙November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month💙

At People On The Go Maryland, we recognize that lung cancer impacts many people — including individuals with developmental disabilities, who often face extra challenges accessing clear information, respectful care, and early screenings.
November 26, 2025 at 12:38 PM
🌟November is National Adoption Month!🌟

At People On The Go Maryland, we celebrate families built through love, inclusion, and lifelong connection. This month, we especially honor children and youth with developmental disabilities who are still waiting for permanent, supportive homes.
November 25, 2025 at 8:24 PM
We had a great time on Thursday night!

People On the Go went to The Arc Maryland’s SpArc Tank Ig-Nite event and their 65th Anniversary Celebration. It was a wonderful night full of ideas, fun, and celebrating all the great work The Arc Maryland has done for people with disabilities for 65 years.
November 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
🌾Honoring Native American Heritage Month🌾

This month, we come together to celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of Native American communities.
November 23, 2025 at 12:42 AM
💜National Epilepsy Awareness Month💜

November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month—a time to support and raise awareness for those living with epilepsy, including many individuals with developmental disabilities.
November 21, 2025 at 8:43 PM
🌟Transgender Day of Remembrance🌟

Today, we pause to remember and honor the lives lost to transphobic violence. This day is a solemn reminder of the struggles the transgender community faces, including the intersecting challenges for transgender people with developmental disabilities. 💔
November 21, 2025 at 1:52 AM
🦅 Honoring Our Heroes: Veterans Day & Military Family Month 🇺🇸

Today we honor the brave men, women, and others who have served our country, and we also recognize the strength and resilience of military families.
November 11, 2025 at 8:11 PM
📣Urgent Alert for Maryland’s Developmental Disabilities Community

Our advocacy organization stands with all individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) — and we are deeply alarmed by the recent lawsuit filed by a group of people being supported by The Arc Montgomery County-
November 8, 2025 at 3:16 AM
New podcast about housing and disability in Maryland!

Tracy Wright from People On The Go is on the panel. The podcast talks about Maryland’s history and why people with IDD should have safe, affordable, and inclusive homes today.

Listen on YouTube or Spotify (links below) and please share.
October 30, 2025 at 3:52 PM
🐾October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month!🐾

At People On the Go Maryland, we know that friendship comes in many forms — sometimes with two legs, sometimes with four! 💙
October 29, 2025 at 10:52 PM
🌟October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)!🌟
 
At People On The Go Maryland, we believe that disability is not a barrier to success. This month, we celebrate the incredible talents, skills, and contributions of individuals with developmental disabilities in the workforce.💼✨
October 27, 2025 at 8:04 PM